Today's review... Angelina and the Royal Wedding by Katharine Holabird

I'm afraid I made a teeny-tiny mistake this morning and didn't get my review up with the rest of this post, at first. I noticed that I received more viewers than usual (of course, that happens when I mess up!), which is sad, and I do hope they'll forgive me and return.

Anyway, today's book is a winner...I knew that before I took a peek. After all, Angelina Ballerina is in a class all of her own and is known to make kids smile. This latest edition has some slight changes, which in my opinion, really are well done.

But let's just go ahead and take a look...oh, and this one is already available, too. Plus, I'm pretty sure many libraries carry it as well!

ANGELINA AND THE

 ROYAL WEDDING

by Katharine Holabird

Illustrated by Helen Craig

Little Simon

Picture Book

32 pages

ages 4 to 8

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about two young bridesmaids trying to make it to the royal wedding in time is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition!

Angelina and Princess Sophie are going to be bridesmaids at the most important event in all of Mouseland—the royal wedding. But when the big day arrives, Angelina and Sophie are so busy exploring they accidentally get stuck in an old tower in the palace gardens! Will anyone come to their rescue in time for them to get to the wedding?

© 2022 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273192-angelina-and-the-royal-wedding

ABE BOOKS: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31374142311&searchurl=isbn%3D1665926333%26sortby%3D17&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title1

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/angelina-and-the-royal-wedding-katharine-holabird/1101076404

AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3Y892G9

MY TIDBITS

With the grace and sweetness, Angelina experiences a royal wedding and leaves a sense of joy and warmth.

Angelina is so excited! She received an official invitation to the royal wedding, and her friend, the princess, has asked her to join her in being a bride's maid. Not only is discovering the wonderful dress fun, but Angelina is about to discover all sorts of wonderful things with her friend.

This is a new edition of another tale from the beloved Angelina Ballerina series, and it's just as wonderful as I remember these books to be. I do like the new cover, as the white offers a light and airy atmosphere which fits very well to the wedding scene. Plus, there are shiny, metallic inlays, which add a special and glistening touch. The illustrations inside are exactly as to be expected, which is, of course, a treat to revisit time and again.

Angelina is at her best in this book as her excitement radiates from every page. The reader can be amazed and take in the scenes with her, and feel as if they are discovering the palace and the wonders, too. She's an amazing little mouse, whose attitude is addictive and will have young fans (or soon to be) smiling and wanting to read the book again.

 

Today's read... Be a Ballerina! by Katharine Holabird

I never took dance lessons but that didn't stop me from enjoying this wonderful mouse, when she first appeared years ago. Angelina Ballerina always brought a smile to my and my daughters' faces (my sons', too, although they'll never admit it). So, when I was asked to take a peek at this one...AND it has punch-out cards, too...of course, I agreed.

Put on those dance shoes because it's time for some dancing dreams!

 

BE A BALLERINA!

Angelina Ballerina

by Katharine Holabird

Illustrated by Helen Craig

Simon Spotlight

Picture Book

32 pages

ages 4 to 8

Angelina Ballerina shows young readers all the ways to be a ballerina in this storybook!

Angelina Ballerina does many things throughout her day that help her be the best ballerina she can be. Ballerinas fuel their bodies, so Angelina eats a healthy breakfast. They’re dedicated and determined, like Angelina as she goes to ballet school and practices at home. Little ones will see how ballerinas ask for help, never give up, and more!

© 2022 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61921028-be-a-ballerina

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-a-ballerina-katharine-holabird/1140975873

AMAZON:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RX33G5P

BOOK DEPOSITORY: https://www.bookdepository.com/Be-Ballerina-Katharine-Holabird/9781665920698

MY TIDBITS

Ballerina dreams follow a sweet mouse as she learns the important things to remember, when working to achieve her goals.

This new addition to an already much-loved series follows little Angelina as she lives through the day of a dance presentation. From eating a healthy breakfast, being on time for practice, and finally, the showcase, she learns valuable lessons, which all ballerinas must remember as they strive to be the best dancers they can be. Each lesson is accompanied by a simple, highlighted phrase of wisdom. These can then be found again on punch-out clouds, which can be removed from the book jacket and hung around a mirror, on a wall, or anywhere else as reminders of important things to remember as a ballerina. 

While the pages, obviously, have the goal of bringing across these words of wisdom, Angelina's small adventure never comes across as overly preachy. Instead, the phrases fall right along into her day, allowing the more exciting moments of getting ready for the show to stay on center stage. Plus, as Angelina fans already know, she's a mouse to adore.

The illustrations carry a beautiful, traditional flair, which brings the mice and the ballerina world across with details and love. It's fun to simply flip through these and sink into each scene.

This is a book young ballerinas are sure to enjoy...and the punch-out cards add just the right amount of extra fun.

Review: Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig

I can't tell you how excited I am to have a chance to shout-out the relaunching of the Angelina Ballerina series! This first book is only the beginning as Simon & Schuster will be bringing out ten more in 2020 alone, with more to follow.

ANGELINA BALLERINA

by Katharine Holabird

Illustrated by Helen Craig

Little Simon

Picture Book

ages 4 to 8

32 pages

In an encore performance, Angelina Ballerina returns in this refreshed picture book from acclaimed author Katharine Holabird and celebrated artist Helen Craig!

Angelina is a pretty little mouse who wants nothing more than to be a ballerina. She dances all the time—at home, at school, even in her dreams! In fact, she’s so busy dancing that she forgets all about the other things she’s supposed to do, like cleaning her room and joining her family for breakfast!

Her parents don’t know what to do—especially after her arabesques in the kitchen knock over the milk! Then one day they come up with an idea that will change Angelina’s life forever…

With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the original story, now refreshed and re-released, will continue keeping a whole new generation of young ballerinas leaping with delight.

 MY TIDBITS

This story is and has been a treat for many children, who not only dream of becoming a ballerina but have a passion they would love to pursue.

Angelina is a sweet little mouse who can only think about dancing. Everywhere she goes, her steps turn into spins and leaps. Unfortunately, this does cause some problems, at times, and small chaotic messes. When her parents enroll her in ballet classes, Angelina has found her place and her dancing along with it.

The is such a lovely book and as relevant for children today as it was over thirty years ago. The tale grabs attention as Angelina follows her feet and heart and brings giggles as some moments don't work out as well as they might. Angelina is a mouse with energy and passion, so much so that it's contagious. It only takes a little redirection, and not only do Angelina's dreams come true, but the rest of her life falls into a little more order as well. It's inspiring and a joy to read.

The illustrations are still from Helen Craig and carry the love and emotion as Angelina Ballerina deserves. A little more traditional, they carry a beauty which is often no longer found in picture books and is sure to entice young listeners. I, myself, enjoyed flipping through them a few times and simply enjoying Angelina's story that way.